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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 (335 Hp)
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Maserati Ghibli:
Maserati Ghibli is the name of three different cars produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati: the AM115, a V8 grand tourer from 1967 to 1973; the AM336, a V6 twin-turbocharged coupé from 1992 to 1998; and the M157, an executive saloon from 2013 to 2023.
Ghibli is the Libyan Arabic name for the hot dry south-westerly wind of the Libyan Desert.
The original Ghibli is a two-door, 2+2 V8-engined grand tourer. American magazine Sports Car International named it number nine on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (AM115) Overview:
Maserati Ghibli (I (AM115)). With 461 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1651 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s). The top speed reaches 280 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. A car with a continuous slope from the roof to the rear, enhancing aerodynamics. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
SS 5.0 V8 (335 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The flagship SS 5.0 V8 delivers exhilarating performance for its era, with 335 Hp and rapid acceleration, making it a true grand touring powerhouse.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is high, as expected from a large displacement V8 of this period, making it less economical for daily driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic Giugiaro design
- • Powerful and sonorous V8 engines
- • Exhilarating grand touring performance
- • Exclusivity and collector's appeal
- • Luxurious interior for its era
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • High maintenance and restoration costs
- • Challenging to drive in modern traffic
- • Limited practicality with 2 seats
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (M157, facelift 2017): August, 2018 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Maserati |
| Model: | Ghibli |
| Generation: | I (AM115) |
| Modification (Engine): | SS 5.0 V8 (335 Hp) |
| Start of production: | June, 1969 |
| End of production: | December, 1973 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe, Fastback |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 335 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68 Hp/l [281mm less] |
| Torque: | 461 Nm @ 5500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AM115/S49 More details about the engine AM115/S49 |
| Engine displacement: | 4930 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 13 l |
| Coolant: | 14 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 15.7-14.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 280 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.9 kg/Hp, 202.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.6 kg/Nm, 279.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1651 |
| Max. weight: | 1850 |
| Max load: | 199 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 680 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4690 mm mm [281mm less] |
| Width: | 1790 mm mm [155mm less] |
| Height: | 1160 mm mm [301mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm mm [448mm less] |
| Front track: | 1440 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 215/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Torsion |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Torsion |
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